ECCN 1C003
NSATMagnetic metals, of all types and of whatever form, having any of the following .
What This ECCN Covers
ECCN 1C003 controls magnetic metals of all types and forms meeting the criteria in the entry — for example certain high-permeability alloys and amorphous/nanocrystalline magnetic materials. These specialized magnetic materials support advanced electronics and sensing and are controlled for National Security and Anti-Terrorism reasons.
Who needs to check this?
Producers and exporters of high-permeability, amorphous, or nanocrystalline magnetic alloys and the components that use them.
Compliance tip
Classification depends on the specific magnetic properties and form in the entry — confirm your material against those criteria, since common magnetic alloys fall outside. Check the NS and AT Country Chart columns before relying on a license exception.
Items Covered
- a.Initial relative permeability of 120,000 or more and a thickness of 0.05 mm or less;
- b.Magnetostrictive alloys having any of the following:
- 1. A saturation magnetostriction of more than 5 × 104−4; or
- 2. A magnetomechanical coupling factor (k) of more than 0.8; or
- c.Amorphous or 'nanocrystalline' alloy strips, having all of the following:
- 1. A composition having a minimum of 75% by weight of iron, cobalt or nickel;
- 2. A saturation magnetic induction (Bs) of 1.6 T or more; and
- 3. Any of the following:
- 3.a. A strip thickness of 0.02 mm or less; or
- 3.b. An electrical resistivity of 2 × 10−4 ohm cm or more.
Control Reasons
Items controlled for national security reasons under multilateral export control regimes.
Items controlled for anti-terrorism reasons. Most items on the CCL have AT controls.
Disclaimer
This information is for reference only. For official classifications, consult BIS or a qualified export control professional.